Shadows of Atlantis (Mythveil Edition)

Creating your character

Character creation happens before Session 1 in a short one-on-one call or a guided text session on Discord. You don’t need any books or prior rules knowledge — I provide everything and walk you through each step. You’ll create a 1930s pulp hero using the Pulp Cthulhu rules (Mid-Pulp): more hit points, more Luck to burn, and one or two Pulp Talents that make you feel like you stepped out of a classic adventure film. We use a simple point-allocation method for stats, and I help you balance strengths, flaws, and backstory so your character feels grounded and cinematic. Your hero might be an investigator, resistance courier, soldier, explorer, scientist, mystic, or codebreaker — all caught between rising world tensions and occult agendas. During onboarding, we tie your character directly into the opening mystery: the murder of a German scientist and the clues that should not exist. No experience with Call of Cthulhu or Pulp Cthulhu is required. You bring the concept and the vibe — I help you forge a hero who belongs in this world and has something real to lose when the shadows of Atlantis begin to move.

Preparing for the session

Preparing for the Session Join the Game’s Discord After booking, you’ll receive an invite link. All communication, handouts, clues, and session updates happen there. Create a Free Foundry Account We play on Foundry VTT. No purchase needed — just make an account and you’re ready for maps, handouts, and cinematic visuals. Bring a Microphone and Stable Internet No webcam required. Clear audio keeps the pulp atmosphere tight and immersive. Read the Short Session Zero Briefing You’ll receive a 1–2 page PDF covering: • campaign tone • safety tools • a quick world overview • what we do in Session Zero Prepare a Simple Character Idea Nothing detailed. Just a vibe: ex-soldier, archaeologist, codebreaker, occult scholar, resistance courier… We build everything else together during onboarding. That’s it. No books. No rules study. No homework. Just curiosity

What Dunchan Hunter brings to the table

You’re not just joining a game. You’re stepping into a cinematic, AI-supported, research-driven living world where pulp adventure meets occult mystery, and every session feels like an episode of prestige television. 🎧 1. Immersive Sound & Atmosphere (Syrinscape + Era Audio) Curated 1930s soundtracks, embassy whispers, desert winds, ticking telegraphs, ritual choirs— the world doesn’t just look alive, it sounds alive. Every chase, every clue, every ritual has its own sonic footprint. 🎭 2. NPCs With Souls — And Agendas Mythveil NPCs aren’t static. They have motives, memories, secrets, and evolving loyalties—tracked through a lightweight AI-inspired simulation. Allies feel human. Villains feel dangerous. And when the supernatural enters the frame… you’ll hear it in their voice. 🗺️ 3. Foundry VTT as Cinematic Playground Custom maps, dynamic lighting, moving environments, interactive handouts— every location, from Vienna cafés to Cairo ruins to hidden monasteries, is staged like a shot from a film. 📚 4. Deep Research: Real History, Real Occult, Real Artifacts Every clue, document, cipher, relic, Nazi-occult program, and Atlantean hint is rooted in: • 1930s archaeology • real occult groups • declassified intelligence • genuine mythic traditions • early esoteric fringe science You’re not just playing pulp. You’re playing plausible pulp — the kind that makes you Google things at 3 a.m. 🧭 5. A Living World — Even Between Sessions Between sessions, factions move. NPCs act. Clues shift. Opponents counter your successes. This is Mythveil’s signature system: A Living World that evolves with you — and without you. Optional play-by-post downtime lets you: • conduct covert missions • investigate leads • send agents across continents • decode messages • influence allies or rivals You’re not waiting for the next session. The story continues. 🎲 6. Rule of Cool + Clean Pulp Mechanics Pulp heroes jump from trains, punch fascists, decode ancient curses, and outrun eldritch storms. If it’s bold, cinematic, and makes sense — it happens. Drama > Math. Emotion > Optimization. Mechanics stay clean. Moments stay epic. 🖼️ 7. Curated Visual Art (AI-Enhanced, Human-Directed) Every scene is supported by imagery: • 1930s espionage • lost temples • coded documents • occult symbols • supernatural anomalies Generated with precision. Selected by hand. No clutter. Only atmosphere. 🛡️ 8. Safety First — Intensity Without Harm Session Zero calibration + X-Card + open communication. We push for tension, not discomfort. High stakes, not unsafe stakes.

How Dunchan Hunter creates a safe table

Your safety and comfort come first. Shadows of Atlantis brings suspense, action, and supernatural tension — but never at the cost of your well-being. We use simple, human-centered tools that keep the game intense on the inside, and supportive on the outside. 🕯️ 1. Onboarding Session (Session Zero) Before the first session, we meet briefly to discuss: tone & themes personal boundaries triggers or content you want avoided the level of suspense you enjoy character expectations No forms unless you want them. Everything is handled directly, respectfully, and at your pace. ❌ 2. X-Card (our only in-game tool) At any moment, for any reason, you can use the X-Card — by voice or chat. When it appears: the scene stops immediately we shift, fade, or skip no explanations required Simple. Clean. Always respected. 💬 3. Private Check-Ins You can message me at any time on Discord — during or between sessions. If something feels off, too heavy, or simply not fun, we adjust instantly. 🧡 4. Aftercare After each game, we offer a short optional cooldown: decompress from intense scenes ask questions recalibrate tone make sure everyone feels grounded This keeps the story sharp while protecting the people telling it. 🎮 5. Player Comfort Shapes the Game You decide: what your character fears which themes are softened or skipped how deep emotional or suspenseful scenes go I guide the tension. You guide the boundaries. This is pulp adventure — bold, cinematic, thrilling — but always safe.